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Indianapolis Star
a day ago
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Noblesville struggles with downpour, Harrison's bats. Need 'to come off the bus ready to go' when regional resumes
WEST LAFAYETTE – Deke Bullard was just looking to buy some time. Noblesville trailed Harrison, 4-0, in the Class 4A regional championship game with two on and no outs in the bottom of the fifth, but more pressing were the rapidly deteriorating conditions. Wednesday's weather cell that forced a nearly 20-minute delay earlier in the game had returned with a vengeance, and the steady downpour was making it nearly impossible for sophomore pitcher Addison Retzinger to grip the ball. 'I told the girls I was out there stalling, trying to see what they're going to do with the rain,' Bullard said. 'That's all I was doing. … Because I already knew she couldn't hold onto the ball. When you're switching the ball every pitch, that's hard on a pitcher. It's hard to get into a groove.' IHSAA softball regionals: Statewide pairings, schedule, scores The umpire sent Bullard back to the dugout and after trying to stall a few more seconds — all while the rains increased to more of a torrential downpour — Retzinger was forced to throw another pitch. It came out flat and sophomore Anna Hainje capitalized, launching it over the left-field wall for a three-run homer. The game entered a delay as soon as she crossed home plate and play was suspended shortly thereafter. Officials hope to resume play at 6 p.m., Thursday, with West Lafayette Harrison batting with no outs in the fifth. 'It's flat-out pouring,' Bullard said. 'You can't see the ball. You can't hold onto the ball. And we held off probably three pitches too long before they called that. I mean, the last three pitches were in the dirt because the pitcher can't hold onto the ball. I'm not going to blame the umpires. We haven't played well. But you have to be aware of that.' The night's heaviest downpours occurred with Noblesville in the field — Murphy's Law, Bullard deadpanned — but the visitors came out flat, their coach observed, and that proved costly against Raiders pitcher Bradi Odom, who's working a four-hit shutout with only one walk and five strikeouts. 'We have done some guessing on what she's doing and what we're trying to do,' Bullard said. 'She's kept us off-balance and done a really good job. Kudos to her.' At the plate, Harrison's generated 11 hits with three from Hainje — she's also scored two runs and has been generally excellent — and two apiece from juniors Becca Knight and Della Bossung. Hannah Voll and Alex Waitkoff accounted for the Raiders' other two RBIs. If it can escape the fifth without further damage — a fairly significant 'if' against a lineup of WL Harrison's caliber (seven earned runs on 11 hits with only three strikeouts) — Noblesville will have six outs to generate seven runs, a by-no-means impossible task for a lineup that averages nearly eight runs per game and hung nine runs on two of the state's top talents in the sectional: Hamilton Southeastern's Grace Swedarsky and Zionsville's Leah Helton. 'We've had big innings before. They're going to have to come off the bus ready to go. And it's going to take a tremendous effort on our part to be able to do anything, to even make it close. Seven? With no outs in the fifth? That's a big hill. … We'll come back tomorrow and see what happens.'
Wall Street Journal
4 days ago
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
Give Carriage Homes a Shot
Veronica Dagher hits the nail on the head in 'Entry-Level Homes Are Still No Bargain' (The Property Report, May 28). In Noblesville, Ind., where I serve as a city councilor, I'm working to legalize carriage houses. Our 202-year-old city embraced these small, secondary units until zoning codes eliminated them. The wheel doesn't need to be reinvented when the solution is, literally, already in our own backyard. These units cost considerably less than single-family dwellings and create accessible points into and out of homeownership while preserving neighborhood character. They also have the potential to provide rental income to help property owners afford their mortgages. Few cities and towns are immune from rising material costs and expensive land. But we control zoning and permitting. We should expand housing options without compromising community character.
Indianapolis Star
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Noblesville and its 'incredibly impressive' offense dethrone defending 4A state champion
FISHERS — The Noblesville softball team typically likes to show up early for games, especially when they're at home. But there were conflicting reports (briefly, at least) as to how early the Millers were for Monday's Class 4A Sectional 8 opener vs. Hamilton Southeastern. "We got here kind of around normal game time," Brookelyn Grayson said. "We pulled in before 4," teammate Addi Emmerson quickly corrected. "Oh, we did?" Grayson replied, before explaining that, yes, the Millers were in fact very early for their first state tournament game. "We got here and the other team was nowhere to be found. 'Are we here too early? Are we at the right spot?'" the senior infielder laughed. "We normally get there early for games. … But yeah, we were definitely here earlier than normal." More: Defense has carried Lapel softball. And the gloves were on point again Monday. It's better to be ahead of schedule than behind it and Noblesville's unusually early arrival allowed the players to take their time warming up and gave them an opportunity to calm the pregame nerves. The vibes were immaculate. Noblesville was ready. And when the first pitch was thrown, it set about executing its gameplan. Facing arguably the state's top pitcher in Hamilton Southeastern junior Grace Swedarsky, the Millers looked to attack early in the count so as to avoid seeing her up-spin later in the at-bat. Delaney Rundle ripped a lead-off triple on Swedarsky's third pitch of the game, then came around to score when Grayson doubled on the second pitch of her at-bat. "After the first inning, I felt really hype for our team, just getting a run early," Grayson said following her 3-for-3, two RBI, two-run performance. "We only had one run (against her during the regular season), so that was huge." Noblesville remained aggressive, and when the Royals scratched across runs in the second and fifth to tie, it unleashed a seven-run barrage in the bottom of the fifth, setting itself on course for a decisive 9-4 victory. Seven of those runs came against Swedarsky, who allowed nine hits, issued one walk and struck out four. The Virginia Tech commit has allowed multiple runs in three of her 11 postseason starts (five shutouts). It's happened twice vs. Noblesville. "Grace is a really fantastic pitcher, but we're also really good hitters here," Emmerson said. The Millers spent the past few practices with the speed dialed up on the pitching machine to prepare for Swedarsky's speed and focused on laying off pitches up in the zone. Force her down in the zone, said catcher Maggie Kern, who initiated the fifth-inning rally with a bases-clearing double. From there, approaches were more individualized. Emmerson doubled on a pitch inside in the fourth, so her coaches told her to watch for an outside pitch. "I was like, 'OK, let's see it." The senior infielder took the first pitch then, as promised, Swedarsky went outside with her next pitch — and Emmerson launched it over the right-field wall for a two-run home run, her fifth of the season and third over the past four games. "When I saw it go over, I was ecstatic," beamed Emmerson, who finished 2-for-4 with a double, two RBIs and a run scored. "I'm never looking for a home run, but when they go over, I'm always OK with it." Rundle finished with two hits, two walks and two runs scored; Izzy Zapp tallied two hits and a run scored and pitcher Addison Retzinger notched a hit, while also allowing just two runs on three hits with six strikeouts and seven walks over 6.2 innings. Noblesville out-hit HSE, 11-4, and boasts a team season average of .365 with 25 homers and 39 doubles. It's averaging around eight runs per game, and has seven-plus in four straight games. "Noblesville's always been an incredibly impressive offensive team," HSE coach Emily Pusti said. "Their bats are good. They've got really fast slappers. And their talent being really aggressive challenges the defense. … We got checked on that in the first inning, but our girls figured it out from there and improved. I'm so proud of them." Noblesville advances to face Fishers on Tuesday.
Fox News
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Fox News
Conor Daly looks to etch his name in more than just Indy 500 history
Conor Daly will roll off pit road at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Indianapolis 500 with the obvious goal in mind – win the race and cement himself in racing lore for the rest of time. A victory will do more than just make him a part of Indy 500 history forever; he will become a folk hero for his native Indiana, which is itching to see a lengthy drought end. It has been 85 years since an Indiana-born race car driver won the illustrious race. Daly will be driving the No. 76 ampm-sponsored Chevrolet with Wilbur Shaw on his mind, almost literally. Shaw won three Indy 500 races, but no one from Indiana has won it since 1940. He will be wearing a helmet that honors the legendary driver on Sunday. "It's crazy, 85 years since the last Indy 500 winner from Indiana. That just seems wrong. It just seems sad. So we've got to change that," Daly, who was born in Noblesville, told Fox News Digital. "It was just a cool idea that I came up with my helmet painter. "I try to come up with something unique every year for the Indy 500 helmet because it's just a special event, and we put a couple old picture of his car from back in the day – 1940 was the last winner, which is crazy. Put the 1940 ticket on top of the helmet as well with a couple of little small details." Daly qualified 11th for the race and is set to start in between Scott McLaughlin and Alexander Rossi, who have both won the race in the past. He touted how fast the car has been for him. His average speed during qualifying was around 231 mph. "I feel really good," he said. "This is one of the best cars I've had in my IndyCar career here, and I know that's a bold statement to say, but it's truly been a pleasure to drive all week. I've equaled my best starting position with 11th. We're right alongside the pole-sitter from last year, Scott McLaughlin. We're in the fight. … This car is just flat out fast and that's really, really special." He called driving at such a high rate of speed "truly crazy." "I don't know why you wouldn't watch what we're doing here because it truly is crazy," he explained. "We're at that level where cars are flying through the air, crashing at a high level, because we are putting these things on the absolute ragged edge of control and that's what it takes to win the biggest race out there. "It's the biggest race that there is across motorsports. Some people like to argue that but physically, if you ask any racing drivers who have been around the sport for a long time, the Indy 500, that's the big one. It's crazy and what we're doing out there is wild." Daly said winning the Indy 500 would be a realization of all the hard work he has put in throughout his entire career. "It's why I wake up every morning," the Juncos Hollinger Racing driver told Fox News Digital. Most importantly, he already has the milk picked out that he will chug should he be able to. "I've gone whole milk the last few years, but I haven't won yet," he said. "So, I decided to switch it up. We're gonna go 2% because why not? Let's pick something different and maybe that'll get us the win." The Indy 500 will be broadcast May 25 on FOX with coverage starting at 10 a.m. ET. It will also be available to stream live on and the FOX Sports app. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Indianapolis Star
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Homers, gems and steals: Vote for IndyStar softball players of the week (May 12-17)
IndyStar will be recognizing the top softball players in Indiana with our players of the week poll, presented by YMCA of Greater Indianapolis. Scroll to the bottom of the article to vote. Voting is open until noon Friday. Congratulations to Noblesville's Addison Retzinger on being voted Player of the Week for May 5-10! The sophomore spun a four-hit shutout with 11 strikeouts and zero walks in a 1-0 win over Hamilton Southeastern on Tuesday. Insider: Softball sectionals start next week. 9 storylines entering 2025 IHSAA state tournament More: She has no palm, just 2 fingers on right hand. 'She can do literally anything.' Like hitting over .400 Here were the top performers from the past week. The freshman secured a win over Pike, allowing one run on one hit with a couple walks and 11 strikeouts. She went 1-for-2 at the plate with a run scored and an RBI double. The sophomore went 3-for-4 with two triples, three runs scored and three RBIs in a 7-4 win over West Lafayette Harrison. She also scored a run vs. Hanover Central and notched a hit against Roncalli. Compton went homered three times in four at-bats vs. Highland, driving in eight runs and scoring three herself. She followed that effort with a 2-for-3 performance vs. New Palestine that included two more homers and three RBIs. Denny threw a no-hitter with 11 strikeouts in a 3-0 win over New Prairie. She issued only one walk in the winning effort and converted an assist on her one attempt in the field. Fox finished the week with nine hits, three RBIs and five runs scored. She doubled against Avon and New Palestine, and drove in a pair of RBIs against Greenfield-Central. Godby shined amidst a monster week at the plate for the Cadets, totaling 10 hits, five runs and 11 RBIs. She homered and doubled against Chatard, doubled twice against McCutcheon and notched her second five-RBI performance of the week vs. Fishers. Johnson pitched a no-hitter against Fountain Central, racking up 13 strikeouts and issuing only two walks over seven innings. She also doubled and scored a run in the 3-0 win. The senior cleared 1,000 career strikeouts amidst a 13-strikeout, five-inning perfect game against Tri-Central. She finished the week with 25 strikeouts, plus five hits and four RBIs at the plate It was a record-setting week for Murray, who launched her fifth and sixth homers of the season, leaving her with 20 for her career. She finished the week with five hits, four runs and seven RBIs, and highlighted her pitching performances with a win over Ne wPalestine (allowed two earned runs on seven hits with three strikeouts). Prather homered twice in a 12-10 win over Noblesville, including the go-ahead three-run homer in the seventh inning. She finished the game 3-for-4 at the plate with four RBIs and three runs scored. The junior clocked a hit and a run scored in a win over Franklin Central. The sophomore utility player collected six hits across a Saturday doubleheader. She had three hits and a run scored vs. Pendleton Heights, then notched three hits, five RBIs and a run scored vs. Silver Creek. Big week for no-hitters. Sperling threw one in an 8-0 win over Princeton, striking out nine and aiding her own cause with a home run. The sophomore finished the week with five hits, three runs and a couple RBIs.
